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Emergency Incidents
Person found safe near Brandon Woods
Medical Emergency
County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a possible abandoned person in the grassy area behind Brandon Woods near County Street after a meter ping and no answer on callback. The manager later reported that everything was okay and units were told to disregard.
Victim reports trespass near city hall steps
Break-In
William St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible trespass-related incident, with a victim waiting on the steps of City Hall on the Pleasant Street side.
Resident asks to surrender dog to animal control
Other Non-Crime Event
Davis St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, animal control is responding to a complaint near Davis Street in New Bedford about a caller wanting to surrender a dog. The caller will be contacted first about any fees before officers head to the location.
Fight involving several people near New Bedford City Hall
Assault Report
Elm St & Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fight in progress near city hall at Pleasant Street and Elm Street, where multiple people were involved and additional units were slowed after contact was made.
87-year-old woman having difficulty breathing at Wilson St
Medical Emergency
Wilson St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman having difficulty breathing near Wilson Street in New Bedford.
70-year-old man with low heart rate at school
Medical Emergency
Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a school on West South Ave for a possible medical issue involving a 70-year-old man with a reported low heart rate.
Officers serve warrant near Union Street
Other Incidents
Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and a detective are reported to be going to a location near Union Street in New Bedford for a possible warrant-related contact involving a named adult male.
Workers push disabled car from Rockdale Avenue
Traffic
Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled motor vehicle near a business on Rockdale Avenue, where workers were reportedly pushing the vehicle out of the street.
Disabled vehicle near Dunkin' Donuts on Rockdale Ave
Traffic
Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to check a possible disabled vehicle near a Dunkin' Donuts on Rockdale Avenue in New Bedford.
Patient transported to hospital near Page Street in New Bedford
Medical Emergency
Page St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel report a patient being transported to a hospital near Page Street in New Bedford, with the transport status noted as 10-57.
Woman found down on bathroom floor at Yale Street
Medical Emergency
Yale St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a woman reported down on a bathroom floor near Yale Street and Harvard Street in New Bedford.
Traffic stop over license plate on Adams Street
Traffic
Adams St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Adams Street in New Bedford involving a Massachusetts license plate that was reported as not belonging on the vehicle. A vehicle identification number was checked and records indicated a gray Ford Escape with valid insurance.
Propane odor and fire alarm at Sally Beauty Supply
Fire
Kings Hwy, New Bedford, MA 02745
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a beauty supply store near King's Highway for a reported smell of propane inside the building, followed by a general fire alarm activation.
Police standby for man retrieving belongings
Other Incidents
Adams St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a possible keep-the-peace civil standby near Adams Street, where a man requested police presence while retrieving his belongings from a residence.
False alarm in rear hallway on Deane Street
Fire
Deane St, New Bedford, MA 02746
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near Deane Street. They checked the interior, found an activation in a second-floor rear hallway, and reported no fire before clearing the scene.
Black Mercedes reported stolen on County Street
Stolen Vehicle
County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a stolen black 2013 Mercedes C300 associated with a location near County Street in New Bedford. The vehicle’s license plate was broadcast over the radio, and units were advised to hold the vehicle as stolen.
Black Mercedes reported stolen from County Street
Stolen Vehicle
County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible stolen black Mercedes sedan last seen near County Street in New Bedford. The caller reported waking up and finding the vehicle and its key missing. A description of a possible suspect was broadcast, and units were advised to stop and hold the vehicle if located.
Officers seek person with firearm warrant at apartment
Weapons
Dunbar St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment on Dunbar Street in New Bedford to attempt to locate a person with a probation warrant and a possible firearm without a permit. The person was reportedly arrested earlier in the day and released on bail, and the call was later cleared.
Child with asthma has difficulty breathing at home
Medical Emergency
S Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a juvenile boy with asthma and difficulty breathing at an apartment on South Water Street in New Bedford.
Family dispute reported at Gosnold Street home
Domestic Dispute
Gosnold St, New Bedford, MA 02740
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible family disturbance near Gosnold Street in New Bedford after a caller reported a prior fight with their daughter’s stepfather, who had returned to the home. The parties were reported separated, with a female in a vehicle and a male at the door. Multiple units were dispatched to assist.
